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Acclaimed modernist pop band Islands have released a darkly humorous and highly atmospheric video for the upbeat and melodic song "Hallways" from their acclaimed new Anti-Records release A Sleep & A Forgetting. The clip features the band's singer-songwriter Nick Thorburn performing with, and then joining, an exuberant band of skeleton musicians.
The video was co directed by Lex Halaby and puppeteer Toben Seymour. As Halaby explains, "From the beginning we talked with Nick about making a video that's equal parts funny and creepy. Nick he brought up the Max Fleischer cartoons of the 1930s as a source of inspiration. 'The Skeleton Dance' (1929) caught our eye and sparked the concept. We loved the idea of bringing an entire skeleton band to life. We also wanted an animated world that looked more like stop motion animation. The skeleton puppets were brought to life by four puppeteers; each one controlling the arms, legs, torso, and head. It was a team effort in every single shot."
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The acclaimed modernist pop band Islands will be debuting a new song from the group's upcoming album A Sleep & A Forgetting which arrives in stores this February 14th on Anti-Records. The song is called"Hallways" and it is a fascinating and buoyant reinterpretation of a classic rock and roll ...

The new album by the acclaimed modernist pop band Islands, entitled A Sleep & A Forgetting, arrives in stores this Valentines Day. It's only perfect since the soulful record provides an ideal musical accompaniment to both the glowing romance and crushing loneliness of the holiday. The record continues the band ...

What better way to celebrate the most romantic of holidays then with a personalized Valentine's card from Islands. The revered modernist pop band will be releasing their brand new album A Sleep & A Forgetting on February 14th. Now fans who preorder the record will get a limited edition (only ...

The modernist pop band Islands have announced a select series of live dates across North America. The critically acclaimed band will be performing songs from their highly anticipated new album A Sleep & A Forgetting which arrives in-stores on February 14th via Anti-Records.
The shows will be held in intimate venues ...